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Pharmacy education in Jordan
Qais Alefan1, Osama Y Alshogran1, Samar J Melhem2
1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan.
Background:
Pharmacy education in Jordan has expanded in response to national growth and increasing healthcare needs. As an upper-middle-income country, Jordan depends on pharmacy programs to supply a workforce for community, clinical, academic, industrial, and regulatory sectors.
Objective:
To review the current setting of pharmacy education and practice in Jordan, including training paths, accreditation, licensure, and career opportunities.
Methods:
A narrative review of national regulations, institutional documents, literature, and professional reports was conducted.
Results:
Jordan hosts 18 pharmacy faculties offering BPharm degrees, with two also providing PharmD programs. Admission is centrally regulated, and training includes extensive coursework and required practice experience. Postgraduate opportunities include MSc and PhD programs, and CPD. Accreditation and licensure involve national regulatory bodies. Graduates work across community, hospital, academic, industry, and regulatory settings, though challenges include limited clinical positions, misalignment between curricula and labor-market needs, and insufficient support for advanced services. Research activity is increasing, served by curricular reforms and funding.
Conclusions:
Pharmacy education in Jordan is expanding, but strengthening clinical training, specialization, research capacity, and workforce planning remains essential.
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